By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 560) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to assure that polling places are accessible to handicapped and elderly voters. Election Laws.

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 653) of Bruce J. Ayers and Nick Collins for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the long-term management and maintenance of certain harbor islands. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 655) of Bruce J. Ayers that the Commissioner of the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance be prohibited from leasing the real property known as Outer Brewster Island located in Boston Harbor. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 656) of Bruce J. Ayers and John F. Keenan relative to authorizing and directing the Division of Waterways to dredge the harbor area surrounding the Squantum Yacht Club and Wollaston Yacht Club in Quincy. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1179) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Melanie Chapman, an employee of the Trial Court. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1180) of Bruce J. Ayers that provision be made for a minimum mandatory sentence for the willful destruction of burial tombs and grave markers. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1181) of Bruce J. Ayers and Keiko M. Orrall for legislation to allow local housing authorities access to criminal records of tenants and prospective tenants. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1183) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to establish the crime of resisting or obstructing public safety personnel in the performance of their duties. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1184) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to authorize the Department of Highways to acquire certain land in the city of Quincy and the town of Milton by eminent domain for flood control and prevention purposes. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1186) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to establish penalties for the filing of false reports against police officers. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1889) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to prohibit the practice of body piercing, so-called, unless licensed by the Department of Public Health. Public Health.

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2116) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to establish an emergency equipment grant program for fire fighters. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2117) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to require safety training for operators of jet skis, surf jets or wetbikes. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2118) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to appointment of the State Fire Marshal by the Governor. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2119) of Bruce J. Ayers and Thomas P. Conroy relative to the membership of the Department of Fire Services Commission. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2212) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to provide retirement benefits for employees of the Pension Reserves Investment Management Board. Public Service.

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2493) of Bruce J. Ayers and Thomas J. Calter that certain fraternal organizations be exempt from the tax on the sale of alcoholic beverages. Revenue.

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2497) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to providing an income tax credit for families caring for relatives at home who are elderly or victims of Alzheimer's Disease. Revenue.

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2498) of Bruce J. Ayers and Alice Hanlon Peisch for legislation to exempt small charities from the tax upon raffle proceeds. Revenue.

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2775) of Bruce J. Ayers, John J. Lawn, Jr. and David M. Rogers relative to the sale or auction of surplus state motor vehicles to cities and towns. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2776) of Bruce J. Ayers that the Inspector General be directed to make an investigation of the leasing practices of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3006) of Bruce J. Ayers and Nick Collins relative to the safety inspection of the Long Island Bridge in the city of Boston. Transportation.

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3011) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to direct the Massachusetts Port Authority to make noise abatement payments to the cities of Quincy and Weymouth and the towns of Cohasset, Hingham, Hull and Scituate. Transportation.

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3012) of Bruce J. Ayers that the Highway Department evaluate certain improvements at the Furnace Brook Parkway Rotary Intersection in the city of Quincy. Transportation.

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3013) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to further regulating the issuance of licenses to junior operators of motor vehicles. Transportation.

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3014) of Bruce J. Ayers, Thomas J. Calter and Sean Garballey for legislation to increase the fines and penalties for texting and driving. Transportation.

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3351) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to establish a penalty for the sale of tattooing, branding or body piercing devices to unlicensed body art practitioners or minors. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3361) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to quarterly inspections of the maritime and environmental safety of the Long Island Bridge within the city of Boston by the Department of State Police. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3368) of Bruce J. Ayers and Thomas P. Kennedy for legislation to provide improved access to taxicabs for persons with disabilities. Transportation.

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Lana A. Soricelli, an employee of the Executive Office for Administration and Finance. Public Service.

Bill

Docket

Bill Title

SD1993

By Mr. Rush, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael F. Rush, Bruce J. Ayers, Edward F. Coppinger, Claire D. Cronin and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to home modifications for seniors. Revenue.

HD2465

By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 9) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr. and others relative to stabilizing nursing facilities in the Commonwealth. Health Care Financing.

HD3862

By Mr. Timilty of Milton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Walter F. Timilty and others that the Massachusetts Port Authority conduct a noise and land use compatibility study at Logan International Airport. Transportation.

By Ms. Clark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 47) of Katherine M. Clark, Brian A. Joyce, Barry R. Finegold, Thomas P. Conroy and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a task force to protect Massachusetts children against child sexual abuse. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 64) of Bruce E. Tarr, Bruce J. Ayers, Richard J. Ross, James E. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect disabled persons from financial exploitation. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Mr. Bradley of Hingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 76) of Garrett J. Bradley and others relative to access to medical treatments for children with autism. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Mr. Bradley of Hingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 78) of Garrett J. Bradley and others relative to services for adults with developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 80) of Tackey Chan and Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to provide an income tax exemption for families caring for their elderly relatives at home. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Mr. Keenan of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 113) of John D. Keenan and others for legislation to establish a task force on child sexual abuse prevention. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Representatives O'Connell of Taunton and Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 132) of Robert L. Hedlund and others that the Department of Transitional Assistance be directed to establish and maintain an online application process for businesses wishing to apply to accept electronic benefit transfer cards at point of sale. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Representatives O'Connell of Taunton and Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 133) of Robert L. Hedlund and others for legislation to eliminate fraud in public assistance programs by requiring stringent asset and identity verification checks before the awarding of benefits. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Representatives O'Connell of Taunton and Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 134) of Robert L. Hedlund and others for legislation to eliminate fraud in public assistance programs by requiring stringent asset and identity verification checks before the awarding of benefits. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 136) of James J. O'Day and others relative to job opportunities for people with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Representative Sannicandro of Ashland and Senator Clark, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 151) of Tom Sannicandro and others for legislation to assist people with disabilities in realizing their rights and exercising their responsibilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Mr. Fennell of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 165) of Robert F. Fennell and others relative to the definition of "bona fide business entities". Community Development and Small Businesses.

By Ms. Clark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 210) of Katherine M. Clark, Martha M. Walz, Sal N. DiDomenico, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to safe and supportive schools. Education.

By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 550) of Denise Provost and others for legislation to provide for the establishment of senior citizen safety zones in cities and towns. Elder Affairs.

By Ms. Clark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 656) of Katherine M. Clark, Paul Brodeur, Donald H. Wong, Michael J. Rodrigues and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect our communities. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 675) of Tackey Chan and Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to direct the Department of Conservation and Recreation to manage, operate, improve, repair and maintain the land under certain waters accessed for recreational boating. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 802) of Bruce E. Tarr, Bruce J. Ayers, John P. Fresolo, Randy Hunt and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to out of state sex offenders. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 811) of Bruce E. Tarr, Bruce J. Ayers, John P. Fresolo, Randy Hunt and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide transparent sex offender information to the public. The Judiciary.

By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 908) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, William N. Brownsberger, Michael J. Rodrigues, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide services to adults with developmental disabilities. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.

By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 909) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, William N. Brownsberger, Michael J. Rodrigues, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to services for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 942) of James B. Eldridge, Carlo Basile, William N. Brownsberger, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect abandoned animals in vacant properties. Municipalities and Regional Government.

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 952) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Louis L. Kafka, Carlo Basile, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen the enforcement of certain dog laws. Municipalities and Regional Government.

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 954) of John F. Keenan, Bruce J. Ayers, Tackey Chan and Ronald Mariano for legislation to ban billboards on MBTA property in the city of Quincy. Municipalities and Regional Government.

By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1009) of Tackey Chan and others relative to a review of MassHealth payment rates for adult foster care services by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Health Care Financing.

By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1026) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for legislation to require MassHealth to cover medically necessary treatments for members diagnosed with autism. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Michael O. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1057) of Michael O. Moore, Michael R. Knapik, Cory Atkins, Walter F. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Massachusetts Alzheimers Project. Public Health.

By Mr. Richard T. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1079) of Richard T. Moore, Michael J. Rodrigues, Michael F. Rush, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to nurses and medications. Public Health.

By Mr. Binienda of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1094) of John J. Binienda and others for legislation to further enhance the efficiency and accountability of operations at local housing authorities. Housing.

By Mr. Wolf, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1107) of Daniel A. Wolf, Sarah K. Peake, Cleon H. Turner, Karen E. Spilka and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the practice of acupuncture. Public Health.

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1192) of James E. Timilty, Norfolk District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey, John H. Rogers, Bruce J. Ayers and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the illegal occupation of a building. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1249) of Tackey Chan and others for legislation relative to juvenile intimidation of witnesses, jurors and persons furnishing information in connection with criminal proceedings. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1298) of James E. Timilty, Michael O. Moore, Mark J. Cusack, Paul J. Donato and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the sanctity of collective bargaining. Public Service.

By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1341) of Sean Garballey and others relative to actions against health clubs or their employees that arise in connection with the use or non-use of defibrillators. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1381) of Paul R. Heroux and others relative to the registration of sex offenders moving into the Commonwealth from another state. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Lewis of Winchester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1458) of Jason M. Lewis and others relative to audio recordings and written transcripts of phone calls made to the 911 emergency system. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Murphy of Weymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1512) of James M. Murphy and others for legislation to order defendants held until they can be brought to trial if they are in danger of deportation. The Judiciary.

By Representatives O'Connell of Taunton and Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1527) of Shaunna O'Connell, James J. Dwyer and others relative to the penalties for sexual abuse of a child under the age of 13. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1669) of John F. Keenan, Bruce J. Ayers, Tackey Chan, Mark J. Cusack and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to directing the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to install sound barriers in Quincy and Braintree. Transportation.

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1781) of John F. Keenan, Bruce J. Ayers, Tackey Chan and Ronald Mariano (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation relative to the civil service eligibility list for police officers in the city of Quincy. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross, Linda Campbell and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect animal welfare and safety. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2002) of Jay R. Kaufman and others for legislation to require pain assessment and management in health care facilities. Public Health.

By Representatives Khan of Newton and Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2009) of Kay Khan, Paul J. Donato and others relative to further regulating health care costs and the dispensing of controlled substances. Public Health.

By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 2048) of Sarah K. Peake and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the health impacts from wind turbines on the citizens of the Commonwealth. Public Health.

By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2078) of John W. Scibak and others for legislation to establish a Massachusetts Alzheimer’s project in the Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Public Health.

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John F. Keenan and Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Kyle Melvin, an employee of the Department of Correction. Public Service.

By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2397) of Brian A. Joyce, Mark J. Cusack, Bruce J. Ayers and Walter F. Timilty (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Randolph to designate a check-off on its tax bills. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

By Representative Chan of Quincy and Senator Keenan, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2523) of Tackey Chan, John F. Keenan and others for legislation to exempt veterans from the excise tax on leased motor vehicles. Revenue.

By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2805) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to the definition of fraud in public construction bid laws. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2921) of Tackey Chan, Josh S. Cutler and Bruce J. Ayers relative to the use of double utility poles by distribution or telephone companies. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2943) of Jonathan Hecht and others for legislation to include noncarbonated non-alcoholic beverages in the bottle law, so-called. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2968) of George N. Peterson, Jr., and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the cumulative costs to consumers and businesses of all of the Commonwealth’s renewable and alternative energy programs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2970) of George N. Peterson, Jr., and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the health effects of wind turbines. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2971) of George N. Peterson, Jr. and others for legislation to establish a framework for consumer electricity rate savings. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

By Mr. Chan of Quincy and Senator Keenan, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3181) of Tackey Chan and others for legislation to increase the annuities paid to certain disabled veterans and their families. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

By Representative Mariano of Quincy and Senator Keenan, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3225) of Ronald Mariano and others (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Quincy be authorized to issues additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages and wine and malt beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]

By Mr. Lewis of Winchester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3364) of Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation to provide tax incentives to promote housing creation for persons with disabilities. Revenue.

By Mr. Costello of Newburyport, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael A. Costello and others for legislation to require certain telecommunications service companies to provide call center service assistance. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

By Mr. Timilty of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3439) of Walter F. Timilty and others (by vote of the town) relative to the charter of the town of Randolph. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

By Representative Cronin of Easton and Senator Kennedy, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Claire D. Cronin, Thomas Kennedy and others relative to providing for home modifications and moving expenses for certain victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Representative Mariano of Quincy and Senator Keenan, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ronald Mariano, John F. Keenan and others (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Quincy be authorized to establish neighborhood speed reduction zones. Transportation. [Local Approval Received.]

By Messrs. Binienda of Worcester and Naughton of Clinton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John J. Binienda and others relative to the compensation of the chief probation officers of the Trial Court. The Judiciary.

By Mr. DeLeo of Winthrop, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Robert A. DeLeo, Martha Coakley (Attorney General) and others relative to the requirement of residential property owners to purchase or pay for flood insurance. Financial Services.

By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3814) of Ronald Mariano and others (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to clarify the governance and structure of Quincy College as a municipal college and department of the city of Quincy. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

By Representative O'Day of West Boylston and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James J. O'Day, Bruce E. Tarr and others relative to the disclosure of home addresses and telephone numbers of certain employees of the Department of Children and Families. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Donnelly (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1473) of Barbara Matthews and Bruce J. Ayers for legislation relative to records open to public inspection. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.